Compare performance (286 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (36300 £ vs 34900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Transporter or Nissan Interstar?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Nissan Interstar has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34900 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter costs 36300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1326 £.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Ford Transit Custom Transporter has a clearly edge – offering 286 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 116 HP more horsepower.
In terms of top speed, the Nissan Interstar performs slightly better – reaching 177 km/h, while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 27 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Transit Custom Transporter pulls slight stronger with 415 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Nissan Interstar offers a bit more seating capacity – 7 vs 6.
In curb weight, Ford Transit Custom Transporter is minimal lighter – 1893 kg compared to 2053 kg. The difference is around 160 kg.
In maximum load capacity, the Nissan Interstar performs decisively better – up to 13000 L, which is about 6200 L more than the Ford Transit Custom Transporter.
When it comes to payload, Nissan Interstar hardly perceptible takes the win – 1447 kg compared to 1332 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 kg.
The Ford Transit Custom Transporter has only a minor advantage in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
The Transit Custom is a clever, no-nonsense workhorse that blends roomy practicality with surprisingly car-like driving manners, so your workday feels less like a chore and more like efficient transport. With a sensible interior, smart storage and tidy handling, it’s the kind of van that makes owners smile while they get on with the job — reliable, unfussy and built to keep moving.
detailsThe Nissan Interstar is a sensible, no-nonsense panel van that puts practicality front and center, with a cavernous load area and a durable feel built for daily work. It drives with surprising composure for its size, keeps running costs modest, and feels like the kind of professional tool that prefers reliable service over flashy showboating.
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Price
36300 - 71100 £
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Price
34900 - 55700 £
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 7.5 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
175 - 410 km
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 64 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 - 195 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
55 - 63 L
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Seats
3 - 6
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Seats
3 - 7
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Doors
4
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1893 - 2122 kg
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Curb weight
2053 - 2535 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
5050 - 5450 mm
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Length
5685 - 6315 mm
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Width
2032 mm
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Width
2080 mm
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Height
1958 - 1959 mm
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Height
2498 mm
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Max trunk capacity
5800 - 6800 L
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Max trunk capacity
10800 - 13000 L
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Payload
802 - 1332 kg
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Payload
965 - 1447 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, CVT
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
110 - 286 HP
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Power HP
105 - 170 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.4 - 16.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Max Speed
110 - 150 km/h
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Max Speed
115 - 177 km/h
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Torque
310 - 415 Nm
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
81 - 210 kW
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Power kW
77 - 125 kW
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Engine capacity
1996 - 2488 cm3
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Engine capacity
1997 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2023 - 2024
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
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Brand
Ford
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Brand
Nissan
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The Ford Transit Custom Transporter is available as Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.